City Council

CITY OF GARDEN CITY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 11 , 2023 The Mayor and Council of the City of Garden City met in Regular Session Monday, September 11 , 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan. REGULAR MEETING Present were: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor Pro-Tem Dold, Councilmembers Karafotis, Squires, Earle, Witt and Lynch Members absent and excused: None Also present were City Manager Dougherty, Clerk Miller, DPW Director Ohman, Acting Police Chief Arnoske, and Communications Supervisor King  Item #23-09-119 - Moved by Witt; supported by Lynch: RESOLVED: To approve the agenda as presented: The agenda consisted of the following: 1. 2023-2024 Road Salt Contract 2. DPW Ford Transit Van purchase 3. DPW pick-up truck purchase 4. DPW dump truck purchase 5. 2023 Santaland Parade 6. Patrol Vehicle Purchase for 2023-2024 AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0 Recognition, Presentations , Community Events, Petitions and Communications  Zach King, Communications Supervisor gave information on 2023 Santaland Parade and volunteer dinner.  Item #2 3-09-120 - Moved by Witt; supported by Lynch: RESOLVED: To approve Consent Agenda as presented: 1. Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2023 2. Receive and File Commission on Aging Minutes of June 14, 2023 3. Receive and File Commission on Aging Minutes of July 12, 2023 4. Receive and File Recreation Commission Minutes of July 25, 2023 5. Receive, Note, and File: City Invoice Report For Month of August 2023 City of Garden City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 11, 2023 AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0  Item #23-0 9-121 - Moved by Dold; supported by Witt: RESOLVED: Motion to approve the 2023/2024 road salt contract with the Detroit Salt Company of Detroit, MI., in compliance with the State of Michigan bid in the amount of $92,484.00. AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0  Item #23-0 9-122 - Moved by Lynch; supported by Squires : RESOLVED: Motion to approve the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford 250 Transit Van from Lunghamer Ford, of Owosso, MI and fitted with Adrian Steel Shelving and spray lined flooring from Versalift of Shelby Township, MI., under the State of Michigan bid contract in an amount not to exceed $58,421.00. AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0  Item #23-0 9-123 - Moved by Earle; supported by Karfotis : RESOLVED: Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford F150’s from Lunghamer Ford of Owosso, MI., through state contract bid for $80,134.00. AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0  Item #23-0 9-124 - Moved by Witt; supported by Lynch: RESOLVED: Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford F660 Chassis from Lunghamer Ford of Owosso, MI., and Dump Box, Plow package and lighting from Versalift Midwest of Shelby Township, MI., through the State of Michigan Contract in an amount not to exceed $165,596.00 AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0  Item #23-0 9-125 - Moved by Squires ; supported by Witt: RESOLVED: Motion to approve a resolution for the 2023 Santaland Parade to be held on November 25, 2023. City of Garden City Council Meeting Page 3 of 3 September 11, 2023 AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0  Item #23-0 9-126 - Moved by Earle; supported by Karafotis : RESOLVED: Motion to authorize the Chief of Police or his representative to execute the necessary agreements to purchase two 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD V-6 for the state bid cost of $35,567.00 each and two Dodge Durango vehicles at the state bid cost of $42,735.00 each from Lafontaine CDJR of Lansing. AYES: Unanimous ABSENT: None Motion Passes 7-0 Other Business  There was no other business discussed Mayor Jacobs announced it was time for public comment.  Jonathan Balough, spoke regarding recent bid submissions for Garden City DNR playground and park bid and requested a re-bid. There being no further business before Council, the meeting was then adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Matthew K. Miller City Clerk